# Memory

## Me
Japan trip — October 2026, ~10 days. Sam and I thinking ryokans and Kyoto.

## People
| Who | Role |
|-----|------|
| **You** | Planner, primary researcher |
| **Sam** | Travel companion |
→ Full profiles: memory/people/

## Trip Planning Status (Apr 1)
- **Phase:** 1 — Define (gathering basics, not yet routed)
- **Last session:** None (first session upcoming)
- **Trip snapshot:** October 2026, ~10 days, Japan. Ryokans + Kyoto confirmed. Destination list, dates, budget, booking philosophy TBD.
- **Open Questions:**
  - Exact dates in October?
  - Full destination list (Kyoto + where else)?
  - Trip budget?
  - Accommodation budget per night?
  - Booking philosophy (flexibility vs cost optimization)?
  - Sam's travel style and constraints?
  - Dietary restrictions?
  - Hotel booking platform preferences?

## Preferences
- Home currency: TBD
- Preferred temperature units: TBD
- Dietary needs: TBD
- Loyalty programs: TBD
- Communication style: TBD

## File Map
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| `CLAUDE.md` | This file — project index |
| `TASKS.md` | Active task tracker |
| `memory/people/` | Traveler profiles (you, Sam) |
| `memory/projects/japan-trip.md` | Trip overview, decisions, booking details |
| `memory/itinerary.md` | Day-by-day schedule (starts as skeleton) |
| `memory/sessions/` | Session logs |
| `memory/research/` | Research files (created during phases 3-6) |
| `memory/guides/` | Per-city activity/restaurant guides (created after decisions) |
| `memory/plans/` | Implementation plans for deliverables |
| `memory/reference/` | External system pointers (email labels, site notes) |
| `outputs/` | Traveler-facing materials and decision-support docs |
| `archive/` | Superseded options |